Railway Unions AIRF, NFIR to Observe Bharat Bandh; BSNL Employees Too Extend Support
4 years ago

Railway Unions AIRF, NFIR to Observe Bharat Bandh; BSNL Employees Too Extend Support

News 18  

Two of the biggest railway unions on Monday pledged their support to the Bharat Bandh on December 8 called by farmer unions which have been protesting on Delhi's borders against the Centre's new agri-marketing laws. AIRF general secretary Shiva Gopal Mishra met the agitating farmers at Singhu border and assured them that members of the railway union are with them in their fight against the new agriculture laws. “BSNL Employees Union is fully supporting the demands of the farmers’ organisations calling for the repealing of the Farm Acts, undemocratically passed in the last session of the Parliament,” the union said in a statement. “BSNL Employees Union fully shares the apprehensions of the farmers’ organisations, that the recently passed Farm Acts will take away the minimum support price being offered by the government,” it added.

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Bharat Bandh | SKM, trade unions declare nationwide strike a ‘big success’
10 months, 1 week ago

Bharat Bandh | SKM, trade unions declare nationwide strike a ‘big success’

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha and ten Central Trade Unions claimed that the rural and industrial strike called by them on Friday was “big success.” Though reports from various States suggested that it was a mixed response for the call, the SKM and the CTUs said in separate statements that the struggles reflected the anger of farmers, workers, and the rural …

Farmers protest: Farmers set to block trains under 'Rail roko' campaign in Punjab
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers protest: Farmers set to block trains under 'Rail roko' campaign in Punjab

Op India  

As the farmers’ protests enter the third day, the Bharatiya Kisan Union-Ugrahan is planning to block trains in Punjab today. When asked about Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait’s announcement of ‘Bharat Bandh’ on February 16, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said, “PM Modi is continuously working towards helping the farmers and improving their situations. Speaking about the scheduled meeting with …

The Hindu Morning Digest: January 4, 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest: January 4, 2024

The Hindu  

Transport unions threaten to intensify protests The All India Road Transport Workers’ Federation, a platform of various trade unions of drivers and transport workers, has warned that it will intensify the protests if the Centre does not withdraw Sections 104 and of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita immediately. Supreme Court verdict on Adani probe ‘extraordinarily generous’ to SEBI: Congress The Supreme …

Bharat Bandh Day 2: Unions continue to protest; banking, public transport hit
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat Bandh Day 2: Unions continue to protest; banking, public transport hit

Firstpost  

A joint forum of central trade unions is protesting against the government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people. New Delhi: The two-day nationwide strike by central trade unions to protest against the government policies entered its second day on Tuesday, impacting normal life in some parts of the country. On Monday, the first day of the strike, public dealings at …

Bharat Bandh Updates: 2 Injured While Stopping Train in Bengal's Kulgachhia, Vehicles Vandalised in Howrah; Banking Services Hit
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat Bandh Updates: 2 Injured While Stopping Train in Bengal's Kulgachhia, Vehicles Vandalised in Howrah; Banking Services Hit

News 18  

Normal life was disrupted at some places in West Bengal in the wake of a two-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions from Monday. In the interest of the consumers of electricity, it is advised that all the power utilities shall take necessary measures to ensure round-the-clock functioning of the electricity grid and availability of all plants, transmission lines …

Bank Strike Today: SBI, PNB, RBL and Other Bank Services, ATMs to be Hit. Full List
2 years, 8 months ago

Bank Strike Today: SBI, PNB, RBL and Other Bank Services, ATMs to be Hit. Full List

News 18  

Bharat Bandh Today, Tomorrow: The two-day nationwide strike called by trade unions across India has begun from 6 am today, March 28. – In a statement, India’s largest public sector bank State Bank of India has said its banking services are likely to be affected due to the strike. – Similarly, another public sector bank, Punjab National Bank, said its …

Bharat bandh today set to hit banking, services
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat bandh today set to hit banking, services

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The two-day “Bharat bandh” called by the central trade unions and several other outfits on Monday and Tuesday is likely to hit banking services particularly as a section of the bank employees’ unions has supported the agitation. The country’s largest lender, State Bank of India, has said banking services may get affected due to the strike. Punjab National …

Trade unions to go on two-day Bharat Bandh
2 years, 8 months ago

Trade unions to go on two-day Bharat Bandh

The Hindu  

Trade unions, including in the coal, steel, oil, telecom, banks and insurance sectors, would go on a two-day strike or “Bharat Bandh” from Monday, according to a joint platform of 10 Central trade unions. Responding to the call of the other Central unions, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, a Central trade union affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, had on March …

Joint Forum Of Central Trade Unions Gives Call For Nationwide Strike On March 28, 29
2 years, 9 months ago

Joint Forum Of Central Trade Unions Gives Call For Nationwide Strike On March 28, 29

ABP News  

New Delhi: To protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people, a joint forum of central trade unions has given a call for a nationwide strike on March 28 and 29, reported news agency PTI. A meeting of the Joint Platform of central trade unions was held in Delhi on Tuesday where preparations were reviewed in various states and …

Why have over nine lakh public sector bank employees gone on a two-day strike across the country
3 years ago

Why have over nine lakh public sector bank employees gone on a two-day strike across the country

Firstpost  

The uproar began ever since the government had in its Budget announced its intent to take up privatisation of two public sector banks during the year Close to nine lakh employees of various state-run banks will go on a two-day nation-wide strike beginning Thursday to protest against the government’s move to privatise two public sector lenders. UFBU’s Convenor Devidas Tuljapurkar …

Bharat Bandh: Twitter says #NoBharatBandh as normal life remains unaffected in several states
3 years, 2 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Twitter says #NoBharatBandh as normal life remains unaffected in several states

India Today  

The Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions against the Centre's three agricultural laws evoked a mixed response in many states in India. Normal life unaffected in Maharashtra, non-BJP parties stage protests Commercial establishments and local transport were operating as usual and normal life remained unaffected across Maharashtra on Monday even as various non-BJP parties held demonstrations and bike rallies in …

Farmers' union issues call for Bharat Bandh on September 27; AAP, RJD, TDP endorse move
3 years, 2 months ago

Farmers' union issues call for Bharat Bandh on September 27; AAP, RJD, TDP endorse move

India Today  

Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the farmers' union leading the protest against the Centre's three farm laws, has called for a nationwide strike -- Bharat Bandh -- on September 27 from 6 am to 4pm. However, the country’s traders and industrialists will not join the “senseless and anti-development” Bharat Bandh next week, President Bhartiya Udyog Vyapaar Mandal said on Saturday. On the …

Farmers' Body Invites Trade Unions, Transporter Associations to Plan Nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' on Mar 26
3 years, 9 months ago

Farmers' Body Invites Trade Unions, Transporter Associations to Plan Nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' on Mar 26

News 18  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 farmers’ unions, on Saturday invited trade unions, transporter and retailers associations and other mass organisations for a meeting to plan the nationwide ’Bharat Bandh’ on March 26. For planning this better, we are organising a meeting at Kajaria Tiles Showroom, opposite Malwa Hyundai Showroom at Kundli, Sonepat district, Haryana, at 12 …

Bharat Bandh on March 26: Farmer Union's Week-long Plan on 4 Months of Protest Against Agri Laws
3 years, 9 months ago

Bharat Bandh on March 26: Farmer Union's Week-long Plan on 4 Months of Protest Against Agri Laws

News 18  

Bharat bandh or nationwide shutdown will be observed by Samyukta Kisan Morcha March 26, on completion of four months of farmers’ protest at Delhi borders. “We will observe a complete Bharat bandh on March 26, when our protest against the three farm laws completes four months. Here’s the Full List of SKM’s Planned Protests March 15: “Anti-corporate day and anti-government …

Farmer union tells SC to disband negotiation committee, appoint neutral members 'who can do the job'
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmer union tells SC to disband negotiation committee, appoint neutral members 'who can do the job'

Firstpost  

In an affidavit, it also sought dismissal of a plea file by the Centre seeking an injunction against the proposed tractor march “which seeks to disrupt the gathering and celebrations of Republic Day on 26 January” A farmer union requested the Supreme Court on Saturday to remove the remaining three members of the committee it had set up to resolve …

Farmer Union in SC: Remove Remaining Members of Panel on Agri Laws, Select New People
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmer Union in SC: Remove Remaining Members of Panel on Agri Laws, Select New People

News 18  

A farmer union requested the Supreme Court on Saturday to remove the remaining three members of the committee it had set up to resolve the impasse over the three contentious farm laws, and select people who can do the job "on the basis of mutual harmony". The Bhartiya Kisan Union Lokshakti said the principle of natural justice is going to …

Worker, employer bodies seek changes to draft labour rules
3 years, 11 months ago

Worker, employer bodies seek changes to draft labour rules

The Hindu  

The majority of the Central trade unions on Thursday boycotted the Labour and Employment Ministry’s consultation on the draft rules for the four labour codes enacted by the government in 2019 and 2020, terming the exercise a “farce”. Ten out of the 12 Central trade unions declined to attend the meeting called by Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar. The letter …

'Agitation May Give Opportunities to Non-farming Entities': Rly Alerts Zone Offices as Farmers Protest
4 years ago

'Agitation May Give Opportunities to Non-farming Entities': Rly Alerts Zone Offices as Farmers Protest

News 18  

After farmers’ leaders threatened to intensify the protests with blocking railway tracks if their demands are not met by the government, the Railway Ministry in a confidential letter to different zones cautioned them to protect railway property amid the agitation. “Protesting farmer unions are united and emboldened by the claimed success of their “Bharat Bandh”, political support from different political …

Bharat Bandh: Should be allowed to hold protest at Delhi's Ramlila ground, demands Punjab Kisan Union
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh: Should be allowed to hold protest at Delhi's Ramlila ground, demands Punjab Kisan Union

India TV News  

Shops and commercial establishments remained operational in most states as the Bharat Bandh called by farmer union evoked mixed response. 2:35 PM: Bharat Bandh: No impact in Karnataka Normal life was hardly affected in Karnataka as farmers and workers hit the roads on Tuesday as part of nationwide Bharat bandh called by various unions and political parties protesting the farm …

Bharat Bandh: Farmers garner support from opposition, BJP hits back
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh: Farmers garner support from opposition, BJP hits back

Live Mint  

A nationwide strike called by the agitating farmer unions today is likely to have an impact in parts of north India and some non-BJP ruled states. Almost all opposition parties and several trade unions have pledged their support to the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers. Appealing to everyone to join the "symbolic" bandh, …

Bankers Not to Participate in Bharat Bandh Called by Protesting Farmers on Tuesday
4 years ago

Bankers Not to Participate in Bharat Bandh Called by Protesting Farmers on Tuesday

News 18  

Bank unions said they will not participate in the 'Bharat Bandh' on Tuesday, even as they expressed solidarity with farmers protesting against the new farm laws. All India Bank Officers' Confederation General Secretary Soumya Datta said the union has expressed its solidarity with farmers but will not be participating in the Bharat Bandh called by them. Similarly, All India Bank …

Bharat Bandh: Will bank services be hit? Here's what top unions said
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh: Will bank services be hit? Here's what top unions said

India TV News  

Farmer groups, camping at various Delhi border points for over a week, have called for a nationwide shutdown on Tuesday, December 8, which is being supported by a number of opposition parties and other bodies, to protest against three recently enacted agriculture-related legislations. Bank unions have said they will not participate in the 'Bharat Bandh' on Tuesday, even as they …

Major farmer union decides to stay away from Bharat Bandh, says foreign powers trying to sabotage agitation
4 years ago

Major farmer union decides to stay away from Bharat Bandh, says foreign powers trying to sabotage agitation

India TV News  

RSS-affiliate Bharatiya Kisan Sangh has decided to stay away from the December 8 Bharat Bandh, a call given by farmers protesting the Centre's new agri laws for the past 11 days. In an interaction with India TV, national secretary of BKS, Mohini Mishra said that the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh was not extending support for Bharat Bandh. Political parties including Congress, …

Bharat Bandh update: BEST buses and taxis to operate tomorrow in Mumbai
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh update: BEST buses and taxis to operate tomorrow in Mumbai

Live Mint  

The BEST buses, taxis and auto rickshaws will operate tomorrow in Mumbai inspite of 'Bharat Bandh' tomorow An official of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport said,"BEST buses will be operational tomorrow and will not be part of 'Bharat Bandh'. Meanwhile Traders' body CAIT and the All India Transporters Welfare Association on Monday said markets across the country including in Delhi …

Bharat Bandh on December 8: A look at what may be affected amid farmers' protest
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh on December 8: A look at what may be affected amid farmers' protest

India TV News  

With the farmer unions' call for 'Bharat Bandh' on December 8, services across various quarters are likely to take a hit. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that all AAP workers across the country will join the nationwide strike and appealed to all citizens to support the farmers. A joint platform of ten central trade unions have also offered support …

Support Swells for Bharat Bandh Called by Protesting Farmers as Trade Unions in 12 States, Oppn Back Call
4 years ago

Support Swells for Bharat Bandh Called by Protesting Farmers as Trade Unions in 12 States, Oppn Back Call

News 18  

The Congress, TRS, DMK and the AAP joined other opposition parties in extending support to the Bharat Bandh on December 8 called by farmer unions which have been protesting on Delhi’s borders for 11 days demanding repeal of the Centre’s new agri-marketing laws. Expressing the Congress’ “wholehearted” support to the strike call, party spokesperson Pawan Khera said it will hold …

10 Central Trade Unions Extend Support to 'Bharat Bandh' Call by Farmers on Dec 8
4 years ago

10 Central Trade Unions Extend Support to 'Bharat Bandh' Call by Farmers on Dec 8

News 18  

New Delhi: A joint platform of 10 central trade unions has extended its support to 'Bharat Bandh' call by farmer organisations on December 8. The joint forum comprises 10 central trade unions — Indian National Trade Union Congress, All India Trade Union Congress, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Centre of Indian Trade Unions, All India United Trade Union Centre, Trade Union Co-ordination …

Talks Fail Again as Farmers Resort to Silent Protest at Meeting With 'Yes or No' Posters, Next Round on Dec 9
4 years ago

Talks Fail Again as Farmers Resort to Silent Protest at Meeting With 'Yes or No' Posters, Next Round on Dec 9

News 18  

The fifth round of negotiations between protesting farmer leaders and the government failed to break the impasse on Saturday, setting the stage for a show of strength by farmer unions at a Bharat Bandh on Tuesday, followed by the sixth round of talks the next day. Initially, December 7 was proposed for the next round of talks, but we proposed …

Operations at PSU Banks Partially Hit Due to Nationwide Trade Union Strike
4 years ago

Operations at PSU Banks Partially Hit Due to Nationwide Trade Union Strike

News 18  

Banking services across the country were partially impacted on Thursday as some unions of public sector banks participated in a one-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions. Another bank officers’ union — All India Bank Officers Confederation — did not participate but extended “fraternal support” to the strike, its General Secretary Soumya Datta said. Ten central trade unions, except …

Bharat Bandh: Operations at public sector banks partially hit due to trade union strike
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh: Operations at public sector banks partially hit due to trade union strike

India TV News  

Banking operations in public sector banks across the country were partially affected on Thursday as some bank unions joined the one-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions. Cash transaction including deposits and withdrawal at branches, forex and government transactions have been impacted in many public sector banks where participating unions are strong. Ten central trade unions, except Bharatiya Mazdoor …

Trade union strike partially impacts life, banking services
4 years ago

Trade union strike partially impacts life, banking services

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The nationwide trade unions strike began early Thursday and has disrupted road transport, general movement in some states. Bank unions have also called for a one day strike to join hands with trade unions. Trade unions are on strike in industrial belts of Delhi and Jantar Mantar, the protest ground of Delhi will see unions gathering later in …

Unions Expect About 25 Crore Workers to Participate in Nationwide Strike on November 26
4 years ago

Unions Expect About 25 Crore Workers to Participate in Nationwide Strike on November 26

News 18  

Central trade unions on Tuesday said that about 25 crore workers are expected to participate in the nationwide general strike on November 26, for which “preparations are in full swing”. A statement has been issued by a joint forum comprising ten central trade unions — Indian National Trade Union Congress, All India Trade Union Congress, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Centre of …

Trade Unions Call Nationwide General Strike on November 26, Support Next Week's Farmers' Agitation
4 years, 1 month ago

Trade Unions Call Nationwide General Strike on November 26, Support Next Week's Farmers' Agitation

News 18  

Ten central trade unions on Tuesday said they are going ahead with their planned nationwide general strike on November 26 and also announced their support to a two-day farmers’ agitation next week. The meeting of the Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions and Sectoral Independent Federations and Associations was held virtually on November 16, 2020. The forum consists of Indian …

Trade unions call nationwide strike on Nov 26; support next week’s farmers’ agitation
4 years, 1 month ago

Trade unions call nationwide strike on Nov 26; support next week’s farmers’ agitation

Hindustan Times  

Ten central trade unions on Tuesday said they are going ahead with their planned nationwide general strike on November 26 and also announced their support to a two-day farmers’ agitation next week. The meeting of the Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions and Sectoral Independent Federations and Associations was held virtually on November 16, 2020. The forum consists of Indian …

30 Farmer Unions to Attend Meeting with Centre Tomorrow, Demand Revocation of Farm Laws
4 years, 1 month ago

30 Farmer Unions to Attend Meeting with Centre Tomorrow, Demand Revocation of Farm Laws

News 18  

Thirty farmers’ unions on Thursday unanimously decided to attend a meeting called by the Union government in the national capital on Friday to amicably end the more than 40-day deadlock over the Central farm laws. Adopting a tough posture, Qadian said “If the talks fail, the farmers in thousands would reach Delhi on November 26 on tractors-trailers to lodge their …

Bharat Bandh: What to expect today as farmers take to streets against farm bills
4 years, 3 months ago

Bharat Bandh: What to expect today as farmers take to streets against farm bills

India Today  

Farmers' unions have called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on Friday, September 25, against the Centre's new agriculture reform laws. The 10 central trade unions such as CITU, AITUC and Hind Mazdoor Sabha are also expected to show solidarity with the farmers. Photo Credits: India Today NDA ally Shiromani Akali Dal has also announced a 'Chakka Jam' for three hours across …

Labour codes passed are anti-worker, say trade unions
4 years, 3 months ago

Labour codes passed are anti-worker, say trade unions

The Hindu  

Central trade unions, including the RSS-affiliated Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, have said the three labour codes passed by Parliament on Wednesday are anti-worker, with the BMS saying the Industrial Relations Code could “adversely affect industrial peace.” BMS general secretary Virjesh Upadhyay said none of the objections raised by it and other trade unions as well as the pro-worker recommendations of the …

Farm Bills fallout | Over 250 farmer outfits call for a ‘Bharat bandh’ on September 25
4 years, 3 months ago

Farm Bills fallout | Over 250 farmer outfits call for a ‘Bharat bandh’ on September 25

The Hindu  

Several farmers outfits have announced an intensified agitation after the Union government passed three agriculture sector Bills in the Lok Sabha. Over 250 farmer and farm-worker organisations, under the umbrella of All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee, have given a call for a ‘Bharat bandh’ on September 25. “The working group of the AIKSCC has decided to forcefully go ahead …

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